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Thankfulness is what I need

1:47 PM, 2007-Aug-13 .. Posted in God is Good .. 1 comments .. Link
Thinking on thankful things today.
We now have the money saved to pay our summer property taxes and we found out that our car insurance has decreased by a considerable amount. Praise God.
Mr. Conductor decided that he wanted to wash my feet last night while I was sitting on the floor playing with him (“You gots dirty feets, Mama,” he said). I was about to decline but was reminded of what an act of service this is- even if it’s just a wet towel. He was so very gentle and loving. It was not only a heart tugging moment for me but also a humbling one- allowing my 3 yo son to do this for me. So I am thanking God not only for my willing son but that I took the time and didn’t brush him off . . . .
I am thankful that the weather is considerably cooler today. No air conditioner running- just open windows and fans. There is laundry on the line- smelling wonderfully like lavender and vanilla.
I am thankful for the bounty from our garden. A favorite lunch around here is tomato sandwiches (2 slices bread, mayo and thick slices of tomatoes or Maiden’s deluxe version- toast the bread and add a slice of cheese). Not only is it a delicious lunch but the cost is next to nothing.
I am thankful for my children’s wonderful imaginations. Today they are rearranging their fairy garden, checking out bug exoskeletons, catching interesting buggies and just generally enjoying life.
I am so thankful for Mr. Steady. Yesterday, he made a statement to some people at church in regards to something I had said "No" to- it was a wonderful firm statement of explanation and very succinct. I could not have said it better nor would I have made such an impact by saying it. He stood up for me and I am grateful.
I could go on and on. I am thankful that it seems our water dilema has been addressed. I am thankful for friends in other churches who share and lift up our prayer concerns.
I am thankful for a heart that is full of contentment and peace and this wonderful relaxed feeling I'm having. Ah. Sigh.
God is good.

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I'm thankful...

12:58 PM, 2007-Aug-14 .. Posted by annre
..that you shared all that you are thankful for with everyone. I enjoyed reading it and it inspired me to also reflect on what I'm thankful for today. Praise God. :) Ann'Re

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